We are so proud to share the stories of the intergenerational connections being formed by this program! Please see some of the stories that have been in the media below.

Fall 2017: Initial media release about grant by CIC.
Fall 2017: Spartanburg Herald Journal article:  “Workshops help Wofford students/older adults bond”
Winter 2017: Wofford Today article: “So much to share”
Spring 2018: CIC article “Students, Older adults both benefit from AARP/CIC Intergenerational Connections”
Fall 2018: Old Gold and Black student newspaper article
Spring 2019: NextAvenue article: “The College Programs where Young and Older People Connect” by Holly Lawrence

With over 160 workshops in 2017-18, and over 140 in 2018-19 there were a lot of conversations, writing and art produced. You can see those artifacts at:

Stories, videos and exhibit posters can be found here!

Go To:
Intergenerational Connections main page
Workshop locations
Student fellow application